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Zachary Craig Obituary
Zachary Scott Craig, age 32, of Van Buren, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Zachary was born on Nov. 6, 1990, the son of Scott Craig and Shari (Plummer) Craig. After high school graduation, he studied English and Journalism at Ball State University and Ivy Tech, where he received his Associate's Degree. He was an Optician at WalMart Vision Center in Marion.
Zachary was an avid Denver Broncos, Indiana Pacers and Chicago Cubs fan; and he loved to give his parents a hard time about the Indianapolis Colts. He was a sports enthusiast and had a passion for music. He enjoyed watching wrestling and spending time with his friends and family.
He is survived by his mother Shari Craig; his father and step-mother, Scott (Daphine) Craig; his sister, Megan (Mike) Elliott; his paternal grandparents, Terry (Marianna) Craig and Debbye (Paul) McPhearson; his maternal grandfather, James Plummer; nephews, Austin Smith and Jake Elliott; and many, many other friends and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Cheryl Plummer; and great-grandmother, Gloria Craig.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, Indiana. Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Bill Sparks and Pastor Paul McPhearson officiating.
Online condolences and memories for the family can be shared at www. ravenchoate.com
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kim payne perdue
December 12, 2022
Shari...hello...Kim(Psyne)Perdue. when seen this my heart and prayers went right to you also scott and your daughter. Prayers....mom passed away feb11th of 2018 and dad july 18 of this year. losing family is so hard!!! Embrace your memories of your precious son!!!! Love to you all...
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